The Jak – Black Accordion / Dirty Riddim ’87 [DB003]

January 19, 2022January 18, 2022 hipodromechicago, dirty blends, jakbeat, nation records, the jak, traxxLeave a comment

Dirty Blends 3 is here! The Jak returns to the forefront with these 2 new crucial compositions of Jakbeat: Black Accordion and Dirty Riddim ’87. Black Accordion was created in the realm of early Relief/Dancemania records preserving a specific timeline of early 90s Chicago style tracks that people like Gemini,Paul Johnson,Boo Williams Glenn Underground and Cajmere played on loft and warehouse parties… Dirty Riddim 87 is created strictly for Ron Hardy as this is the 2nd conceptual idea to follow “Hardy’s Haunted Box” from the 2nd edition of dirtyblends.

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2021 Top 3 – Readers List

December 26, 2021January 6, 2022 hipodromealex from queens, body musick, cosmic underground, dark entries records, delodio, epm music, filmmaker, froid dub, italo moderni, kma60 rezpektiva, levon vincent, light in the attic, mike tansella jr., modern analysis, nation records, novel sound, research & development mix series, she lost kontrol records, sons of traders, tartarus records, the advent, the fair sex, the-ne21, traxxLeave a comment

The end of the year is always a good time to step back an reflect and for me is also a time to take a look at what our readers enjoyed the most on hipodrome. This is a summary of the top 3 albums, compilations and recordings that our readers liked the most this year. I’m really proud with our visitors and you can see they have a good taste in music.

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Traxx on Dek from Detroit Labor Day Weekend (Where R My Keys 2021)

October 11, 2021October 8, 2021 hipodromechicago house, jakbeat, nation records, the kid jak, traxxLeave a comment

The Jak – Sequential Sleaze / Hardy’s Haunted Box [DB002]

October 4, 2021January 18, 2022 hipodromechicago, dirty blends, jakbeat, nation records, the jak, traxxLeave a comment

Interpretations created by The Jak. Made In Chicago. The Kid Jak strikes again with two infectious dance floor cuts. The A-side brings that oldskool Chicago and New York house music feel in it’s most direct form while the b-side has that psychedelic flavor over a simple beat track. “Experiencing music collectively is a critical part of absorbing it’s meaning and it’s unique ability to communicate abstract ideas that resonate differently with different individuals.”

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Modern Analysis – Proto Rhythm [NATION19]

August 23, 2021August 20, 2021 hipodromealex from queens, jakbeat, modern analysis, nation records, traxxLeave a comment

After a 4 year hiatus, Nation return to the vinyl world with their essential qty pressing / strictly ‘no repress’ policy firmly in place. A label designed to “Going Out” while “Holding The Lifeline”. Invocations of modern musical practice in the course of hypnotism in which each improvisation unreels in a mixture of a fanciful flight and a solid “Always There” beat. Modern Analysis is a new alias project for this their debut 12”. The duo was driven by these times of change and transformation in our world where we feel odd, lost or alienated. Lives have been lost, which has been greatly emotional for humanity. Everyone has a limited time on this planet and nothing stays the same – everything is in constant change.

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Sacred Article / SSPS – Output/Signal [KODE04]

August 4, 2021August 3, 2021 hipodromejakbeat, kode, nation records, sacred article, sspsLeave a comment

Nation’s sub label Kode returns with a split 12” release entitled “Output/Signal”. On Side A we have “Empty Spirit Of A Psychopath (Psyche Cover)” from Sacred Article, a new alias project for their debut concept creation cover of the band, Psyche, of electronics in their region of cold harsh industrial, warm synthpop, dancefloor minimal mayhem and beyond. The flip side comes from label compadre SSPS, kicking off with the live performance of “Train Full of Strangers”, from Unlimited Nation Online Festival in the summer of 2020, an electrifying tune influenced by Suicide.

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Two Dogs in a House – Lost Dogs [LIESXX]

June 20, 2021June 28, 2021 hipodromealbum, house, jason letkiewicz, l.i.e.s., let's play house, long island electrical systems, nation records, ron morelli, techno, two dogs in a houseLeave a comment

Two Dogs in a House is Jason Letkiewicz and Ron Morelli. This is a collection of Two Dogs in a House tracks from the archives spanning 2009-2013. Tracks 1-5 previously unreleased, track 6 released on vinyl on Lets Play House Records, track 7 unreleased remix of Black Deer and tracks 8-10 recorded in 2013, released on vinyl in 2015 as Doomsday Initiative II, with blessed permission from Nation.

Traxx @ Intergalactic FM Streaming Festival 2021

June 16, 2021June 23, 2021 hipodromeacid, chicago, intergalactic fm, intergalactic fm festival, jakbeat, nation records, traxxLeave a comment

Traxx – Passage 2021 (a Dance Tunnel Selection)

January 29, 2021January 28, 2021 hipodromedark entries records, minimal synth, nation records, new beat, new wave, synth pop, traxxLeave a comment

Traxx(Nation) created a 6-hour selection dedicated to Danny’s in Chicago where he held his monthly party Passage. Curated and programmed musically by Traxx, transporting us to a full night of music from 9-pm til 2am. Passage focuses on the new wave/new beat era with a personal collection of music fashioned to alleviate your senses discovering different outtakes and unknown songs. It’s a lengthy journey that hopefully people will enjoy…

The Jak – Tribute / Wicked Hysteria [DB001]

November 25, 2020January 18, 2022 hipodromechicago, dirty blends, dj rush, house, jakbeat, lil louis, nation records, the jak, traxxLeave a comment

JAK, The - Tribute

Interpretations created by The Jak. Two cuts live and direct from the windy city of Chicago, The Jak pays homage to two of the city’s legendary producers – Lil’ Louis and DJ Rush. Dirty Blends!

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The Nation Presents: A Black United Front (part 3) Ascension

October 31, 2020October 30, 2020 hipodromechicago, electronics, experimental, jakbeat, nation records, techno, traxxLeave a comment

the 3rd segment from our new series focusing on rare vinyl from the basement/vaults, cd and music material from the headquarters and recording studio of Nation..

The Nation Presents: A Black United Front (part 2) Inspiration/Dedication

October 7, 2020October 6, 2020 hipodromechicago, dj rush, jakbeat, nation records, techno, traxxLeave a comment

the 2nd segment from our new series focusing on rare vinyl from the basement/vaults, cd and music material from the headquarters and recording studio of Nation focuses on Dj Rush.

Traxx – Bizarre Beat II Multi-Mix [LIES-158]

September 21, 2020September 20, 2020 hipodromechicago, edits, jakbeat, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, nation records, traxxLeave a comment

TRAXX - Bizarre Beat II

Chicago deknician Traxx delivers an epic 17:00 minute excursion into the world of “proto rhythm” Here we have a blueprint 80s style mastermix which touches upon tracks that may be considered “proto-house” material from a forgotten time when studio experimentation and creativity with the machines were the norm. When producers made music for the djs and the two were all intertwined in the process working hand in hand (we can think about Larry Levan’s “Night Dubbing” album with Imagination as reference”. This 17 minute trip is Traxx’s take on the early sound of New York, some of the records played then and some of the techniques used to “spice up” the records shall we say.

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The Nation Presents: A Black United Front (part 1) Sterilization

September 8, 2020October 5, 2020 hipodromechicago, electro, house, jakbeat, minimal synth, nation records, new beat, traxxLeave a comment

this is a new segment series focusing on rare vinyl from the basement/vaults, cd and music material from the headquarters and recording studio of Nation …

A Global Dance Extravaganza

July 30, 2020February 11, 2021 hipodromenation records, unlimited nationLeave a comment

A Global Dance Extravaganza is taking place this weekend for friendship appreciation, and if you want to know more write to: the.unlimitednation@gmail.com

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Traxx – Passage (tHe dAnCe TunneL SeLeCtion)

March 23, 2020March 22, 2020 hipodromedark entries records, jakbeat, nation records, new beat, passage, synth wave, traxxLeave a comment

A segment from Passage, a party at Danny’s in Chicago curated and programmed musically by Traxx on the last Wednesday of every month. Passage focuses on the new wave/new beat era with a personal collection of music fashioned to alleviate your senses discovering different outtakes and unknown songs from far off countries.